Kicking System

Camps & Clinics

Year-Round Player & Coach Development

At The Kicking System, we are dedicated to providing year-round opportunities for players and coaches to develop their skills, deepen their love for the game, and connect with our community. From foundational training for our youngest players to elite camps and specialized coaching clinics, our programs are designed to support every stage of the football journey.

Below you will find a list of our current and upcoming camps and clinics. We are constantly adding new and exciting opportunities, so please check back often! This fall/winter we are working with FC Balboa to put on this great camps and clinics!

Upcoming Camps & Clinics

San Diego Thanksgiving Striking, Finishing & Goalkeeper Clinic



Master the biomechanics of ball striking, clinical finishing, and goalkeeper shot-stopping with Coach John Matich.

Looking to sharpen your ball-striking technique, add velocity and accuracy to your shot, or gain match composure before winter league and high school tryouts?


Join Coach John Matich (former pro placekicker, NCAA Division I striker, and U.S. Youth National Team player) for an intensive 3-day clinic in San Diego. Applying the core biomechanical principles from The Kicking System, players will break down plant foot stability, hip rotation, ankle lock, and ball compression across game-speed finishing scenarios.

Clinic Details:

  • Dates: Monday, November 23 – Wednesday, November 25, 2026
  • Location: San Diego, CA (North Park Rec Center)
  • Ages & Format: U12–U18 Competitive Players (2015–2009 Birth Years)
  • Session Schedule:
    • Boys (U12–U18): 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM daily
    • Girls (U12–U18): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM daily

What We Cover:

  • Kicking Biomechanics & Velocity: Learn how to strike cleanly through the sweet spot—mastering driven laces, driven low crosses, and bending finishes.
  • Shot Speed Radar Tracking: Measure exact kick speed with live radar readings during our Turkey Shootout challenge.
  • 1v1 Breakaway Composure: Beating keepers 1v1, reading keeper positioning, and second-ball reaction habits.
  • Integrated Goalkeeper Track: Goalkeepers work on shot-stopping, cross management, and 1v1 angles before competing live against field players.

Registration & Pricing:

  • Guest / Outside Players: $150 (Full 3-Day Pass)
  • FC Balboa Club Members: $125 (Full 3-Day Pass)
  • Single-Day Drop-In: $50 / day (Ideal for families traveling mid-week)

👉 [Register Online via Byga] (https://fcbalboa.byga.net/programs/nc6du8gxb9/signup)
Direct all registration questions to Coach John at johnmatich@fcbalboa.org.

November 2025: Train with a Legend – Coach Ziggy Zigante!

This is an incredible opportunity to learn from true soccer royalty, Coach Ziggy Zigante. With over 40 years of experience, Coach Ziggy has coached at the highest levels, including for the U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeepers during the 1994 World Cup and in the very first season of the MLS.

Veterans Day Player Camp

An all-positions camp for youth players looking to sharpen their core skills and tactical understanding.

Goalkeeper Player Camp

A specialized, three-day intensive camp for dedicated goalkeepers focused on mastering fundamental techniques and advanced in-game situations.

Goalkeeper Coaching Clinic

An essential clinic for coaches of all levels to master the art of training elite goalkeepers through classroom theory and on-field application.

December 2025: European Methodology with Coach Sreten Ćuk

This winter, we are honored to welcome Coach Sreten Ćuk, the current U17 Croatian National Team Coach. His extensive experience includes a long and successful tenure at the world-renowned Dinamo Zagreb youth academy, making this a premier development opportunity for serious players and coaches.

Winter Player Camp with Coach Ćuk

An elite football camp for youth players in the U12-U17 age groups (Birth Years 2014-2009) focused on advanced technical and tactical skills.

Winter Coaching Clinic with Coach Ćuk

A three-day clinic for coaches to learn advanced European training methodologies directly from a top international youth coach.